Pets at Home Limited
Veterinary Surgeon - Clinical freedom in forward thinking practice.
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Veterinary Surgeon - Clinical freedom in forward thinking practice.
Veterinary Surgeon – Clinical Freedom in Forward-Thinking Practice
Practice Your Best Medicine
If you're seeking a practice where clinical freedom, teamwork, and genuinely high standards of patient care come first, we warmly invite your enquiry.
At Vets for Pets Emersons Green, we take pride in being an independent, locally owned veterinary practice committed to one uncompromising principle: doing what’s right for every pet and every client. Without clinical targets or unnecessary pressure, we provide the support needed for you to deliver the medicine you trained for.
About Us
Owned by Carla and Ollie, the practice is a trusted part of the local community. Many team members have remained with us for over eight years, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment with an exceptionally loyal client base.
- Insured pets: High proportions of insured patients enable thorough case investigation and management.
- Approachable ethos: Maintaining excellence while keeping consultations affordable.
Our Team
Joining us means becoming part of a 24-strong group with a range of roles, including:
- 7 Veterinary Surgeons (including certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery and an ophthalmic specialist with over 12 years’ experience).
- Three experienced vets (Carla and Sophie, both with over 25 years’ experience) specialising in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy.
- 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses
- Practice Manager, Reception Manager
- 5 Client Care Advisors
- Cleaner
We collaborate with visiting specialists, such as orthopaedic surgeons, offering HeartVets cardiology clinics monthly. This setup enables you to refine your interests while benefiting from senior mentorship.
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How We Work
Our culture is rooted in trust, support, and continuous learning. Key elements include:
- Open discussion: Encouraged knowledge sharing and regular meetings:
- Case discussions
- Morbiidity & Morality (M&M) meetings
- No-blame culture: Learning is a collaborative process, not a Hierarchical judgment.
- Autonomy & support: Clinical freedom paired with availability of guidance when needed.
- Flexible commitments: Rotas offer a mix of consulting, surgery, and inpatient duties—consult-only roles accommodated.
A Day In Your Life
Here’s how your workload looks:
- Consultations:
- Standard 20-minute appointments
- Extended for medical, geriatric, or dermatology cases; euthanasia discussions.
- Admin time for phones, results, and notes—up to one hour.
- Scheduled efficiently to avoid burnout.
A typical shift includes:
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8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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8:30 AM–6:30 PM
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9:00 AM–7:00 PM
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Flexible weekends: Only one Saturday every 6 (9 AM–5 PM); no on-call duties.
Ideal commitment: 3–4 weekdays, plus selected weekends.
Our Practice Facilities
Our spacious, updated practice features modern infrastructure:
- 3 Consulting Rooms
- Digital & Dental Radiography
- Advanced Ultrasound (cardiac probe + ECG)
- Laparoscopic & Endoscopy Tools (gastroscopes, bronchoscope)
- 2 Operating Theatres
- Designated Dog & Cat Wards
- Comfort-based: Staff room, private office, secure parking.
What We Offer
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | Up to £60,000 Full-Time Equivalent ( hours noted below). |
| Negotiable Rate | Offered for advanced skills or certification. |
| Leave | 5.6 weeks annually, increasing to 6.6 after 2 years. |
| Retirement & Protection | Contributory pension, life assurance (4× annual salary), income protection. |
| Career Growth | Generous CPD allowance; support for advanced qualifications. |
| Professional Memberships | Paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA memberships. |
| Perks | On-site parking, employee discounts, and more. |
| Out-of-Hours Policy | No—relieving pressure for continuous duty. |
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Who We’re Looking For
We seek a compassionate veterinary surgeon who:
✔ Leverages their skills—be it consulting, surgical, or diagnostic expertise. ✔ Values patient-trusted relationships. ✔ Proactively learns and grows within a supportive team. ✔ Is aligned with our collaborative culture of discouraging negativity.
Ready to Join Us?
If this resonates with your vision for veterinary practice, we’d love to hear from you. Contact info below:
📩 Please reach Carla Puime at: carla.puime@vetsforpets.com
Start Your Application: [Online Portal] (Postcode: BS16 7AE)
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